In terms of roster construction, the New York Ranger’s front office has taken apart a decent team. Last year’s team was not as awful as their finish, eighth in the Metropolitan division, would lead you to believe. The injury bug ravaged the team and made selling at the deadline a necessity. In tearing apart a veteran team, the front office has set up the team for the future.
The first tangible parts of the rebuild, Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil, project to at least get some time in the NHL this upcoming season. One will likely have to move to the wing in the future, but the Rangers shouldn’t count their chickens before they hatch.